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🌱 Will your Jackson neighborhood soon need a bear-resistant trash can?

Jackson, Wyoming Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Jackson! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Jackson neighborhood soon need a bear-resistant trash can?
  • Why Jackson tops lists of the most beautiful ski towns anywhere.
  • See the Yellowstone-inspired stamps coming soon to your local post office

Also on today's calendar: (5:30 - 7:30 PM); KATS/GTKC and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Rain; mixed with snow early, with a high of 46 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 48, low: 24.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 53 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Town Council slighly expands bear can zone (jhnewsandguide.com) — Jackson’s Town Council just approved a phased expansion of the bear-conflict zone, meaning more neighborhoods will soon be required to use bear-resistant trash cans starting this August. The move targets areas near Snow King, East Jackson, and West Jackson, with a broader expansion planned for 2027. Officials hope tighter trash rules will reduce dangerous bear encounters while balancing costs for residents and waste haulers.
   

• The 5 Most Aesthetic Ski Towns in the United States (snowbrains.com) — Jackson is highlighted as one of the country’s most visually striking ski towns, praised for its Tetons backdrop and authentic Western character. The piece compares Jackson with places like Aspen, Telluride, and Park City, emphasizing how scenery, rustic architecture, and cowboy culture make Jackson especially memorable for visiting skiers and sightseers.
   

• Bison, bald eagle stamps unveiled by Postal Service (buckrail.com) — From a Jackson, Wyo. dateline, residents are getting an early look at two new USPS Forever stamps celebrating bison and bald eagles, key species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The designs highlight conservation success stories and showcase detailed artwork, including David Allen Sibley’s first stamp illustrations, with release dates set for mid- and late May.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Staples posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Jackson. Apply here.
  • Teton County School District #1 posted a job opening for Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Big-buck hunters convince Wyoming to keep antler restrictions. Their advocacy may backfire, data shows (wyomingnews.com)
  • President Oaks extends invitations to youths and young adults (deseret.com)
  • Natural Flea Collars For Dogs Are Growing In Popularity – Here's Why (pressreleasecc.com)

Ok Jackson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jackson

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jackson

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.